Title: Stephenson Sleepers Apartments - By Week2Week Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=121359375&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Stephenson Sleepers Apartments - By Week2Week Hotel in Gateshead, near Quayside ## Photo gallery for Stephenson Sleepers Apartments - By Week2Week ![Living area - Stephenson Sleepers Apartments - By Week2Week (Gateshead)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121360000/121359400/121359375/c01c0165.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Stephenson Sleepers Apartments - By Week2Week (Gateshead)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121360000/121359400/121359375/629de98f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Stephenson Sleepers Apartments - By Week2Week (Gateshead)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121360000/121359400/121359375/ee319ca9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Room - Stephenson Sleepers Apartments - By Week2Week (Gateshead)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121360000/121359400/121359375/958b1813.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Point of interest - Stephenson Sleepers Apartments - By Week2Week (Gateshead)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121360000/121359400/121359375/9ed7fceb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Close to Quayside and St. James' Park, Stephenson Sleepers Apartments - By Week2Week has plenty to offer. ## Popular amenities ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-26&endDate=2026-01-27&selected=121359375&PinnedHotelID=121359375&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-26&endDate=2026-01-27&selected=121359375&PinnedHotelID=121359375&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=121359375&PinnedHotelID=121359375&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=121359375&PinnedHotelID=121359375&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=121359375&PinnedHotelID=121359375&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=121359375&PinnedHotelID=121359375&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=121359375&PinnedHotelID=121359375&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=121359375&PinnedHotelID=121359375&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options ### 2 Bed Apartment - 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[Visit our Gateshead travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gateshead.dx4642) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.96363%2C-1.60881&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=KKqKuHVs1kR3unuUm_2Jl2dwbxo=) Cameronian Square, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, 0 ### What's nearby - ![Sage Gateshead which includes interior views and theatre scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079491/72c150a4-278b-4b94-bc8f-3aa2cd3630f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) The Glasshouse 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![Tyne Bridge showing a city, a river or creek and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079507/1cf687bb-910e-41b3-ac37-b7b91fb1e418.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Tyne Bridge 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![Castle Keep featuring heritage architecture and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079449/5bbc90b6-c62b-4208-bfda-e3a32818b5e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Castle Keep 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - ![Quayside which includes a river or creek, modern architecture and a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126178/1b94f20a-ef8f-4445-93fd-d2eea136bcf1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Quayside 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - ![St. James\' Park showing modern architecture and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079501/36056334-aa49-409f-8a12-c29b751a0c8c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) St. James' Park 3 min drive \- 1.1 miles ### Getting around - Central Station 14 min walk - Newcastle Central Station 15 min walk - Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) 23 min drive ### Restaurants - The Quayside (Wetherspoon) 9 min walk - Red House 9 min walk - By the River Brew Co 6 min walk - The Tilley Stone 10 min walk - The Bridge Hotel 10 min walk ## About this property ### Stephenson Sleepers Apartments - By Week2Week Hotel near Quayside Near St. James' Park, Stephenson Sleepers Apartments - By Week2Week provides everything you need. ## Similar properties ![House | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94940000/94937100/94937030/403e74ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Inviting 3-bed House in Newcastle Upon Tyne Newcastle-upon-Tyne - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Parking included [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10&selected=94937030&PinnedHotelID=94937030&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Apartment | 3 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122840000/122836600/122836504/7680e459.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Host Stay Alnmouth Suite North Shields - Free Wi-Fi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10&selected=122836504&PinnedHotelID=122836504&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9623600/9623564/d105a028.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### County Hotel & County Aparthotel Newcastle Newcastle City Center - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Gym - Breakfast available 8.6 Excellent 1,142 reviews £84 includes taxes & fees 29 Jan - 30 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-29&endDate=2026-01-30&selected=9623564&PinnedHotelID=9623564&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10&selected=121359375&PinnedHotelID=121359375&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=121359375,94937030,122836504,9623564) ## Property amenities ### More - Built in 2025 ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the property's cancellation policy. 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